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SCRIPT IN HAND 2018

Get your script read on stage by seasoned actors!

Each month writers have their scripts assigned to capable directors who cast experienced actors to rehearse scripts, then present on stage with props, costumes, sound and lights in front of an audience, followed by a Q&A.

Actors Anonymous Incorporated (AAI) was established 10 years ago as a not-for-profit network of actors, directors, writers and producers, who create, perform and produce independent theatre, radio, TV and film in Sydney. AAI has several thousand members.

Script in Hand accepts scripts of any length and genre from writers and programs them into our productions of Script in Hand in the Blood Moon Theatre. Scripts are selected to form a two hour program, directors are assigned, actors cast and plays are rehearsed and presented on stage, script in hand, in front of an audience with costumes, props, sound and music/SFX included. Full length plays are broken up into 20min acts and performed over several shows.

Script In Hand enables the writer to see their work staged close to a full production. Our monthly guest MC runs a Q&A in each half of the program so the writer and all involved in the staging can get feedback from the audience (mostly theatre people). Average audience is 40-50 people.

By attending the rehearsals and the show the writer is able to participate in the development of their script for stage. Many have gone onto full production after this development process.

There is no charge to the writer for this process. Everyone pays $20 admissions to Script In Hand; these funds cover venue hire, insurance and the cost of our sound and lighting operator.

The writer submits scripts to scriptinhand@live.com from these our monthly programs are created by Ruth Fingret (writer-director) & Ron Hadley (performer-director).

Each script is allocated up to 20 minutes. Total performance time is around 100 minutes, so four to six scripts will be read by actors after rehearsal with a director during the week prior to the show.

How to get your work read:

1. Attend Script-in-Hand (SIH) meetings.2. Email your script to scriptinhand@live.com 3. You’ll receive an acknowledgement.4. A director will be assigned and actors cast a week before your reading.5. You can select a director & actors yourself, but you MUST advise us.6. You must attend the performance.